BMW available for Mumbai car hire with driver If you’re looking for a luxurious and comfortable travel experience in India’s bustling financial capital, you might be wondering, is BMW available for Mumbai car hire with driver? The answer is yes — many premium car rental services in Mumbai offer BMW…
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Jaguar Dealers Still Hobbled by Cyberattack
A cyberattack has shut down some Jaguar operations for nearly three weeks Dealers are still selling cars, but some services are slower because of parts delays Jaguar remains hobbled by a cyberattack now stretching into its third week. The company’s dealers can still sell cars, reports industry publication Automotive News.…
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AAA: It Costs $11,577 a Year to Drive
AAA’s annual Your Driving Costs survey finds that the total cost of owning a car averages $11,577 The total has declined $719 in the past year The average American spends $11,577 a year on car ownership, according to AAA. The organization’s annual Your Driving Costs survey showed a rare drop…
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Tesla Kills off the Cheapest Cybertruck
Tesla has stopped taking orders for the least-expensive version of the Cybertruck That makes the base price look $10,000 more expensive, but the prices of most trim levels haven’t actually changed Tesla has stopped taking orders for the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) version of its Cybertruck. That makes the truck’s entry cost…
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Average New Car Price Rose in August
The average American new car buyer paid $49,077 last month Automakers and dealers have been heavily discounting cars since spring, but that’s starting to change New car prices rose in August. That’s not unusual, but another trend in the data could be an early warning signal: Dealers and automakers offered…
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BMW Recalls X5, X7 Over Windshield Seal
BMW has recalled 1,406 SUVs because their windshields may not have been properly sealed. That can allow water to leak into the body, where it can cause electrical problems. Recalled models include some, but not all, examples of the: 2026 BMW X5 2026 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) 2026 BMW…
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Experiencing the 2026 Nissan Leaf
The 2026 Nissan Leaf marks the third generation of the electric vehicle Starting at $31,485, it’s the least-expensive new EV you can buy It’s no secret that Nissan has had its share of difficulties of late, from a failed merger with rival Honda to a shakeup in the CEO’s office,…
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It Grew Harder to Get a Car Loan Last Month
After a summer of improving credit conditions, lenders made it harder to get a new car loan in August Credit is still broadly accessible, but a loosening trend may be shifting Americans had a modestly harder time obtaining new car loans in August than in July. Borrowing standards tightened only…
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GM Slows Production of Largest EVs
GM dealers are overstocked on the Cadillac Escalade IQ, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer, and GMC Sierra EV So the company is cutting shifts at the factory that builds the full-size electric vehicles General Motors’ largest electric vehicles (EVs) are among the most extreme automobiles ever produced. But, like other…
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Tesla Model Y Performance Debuts
Tesla released a new Model Y Performance in Europe this week It’s likely to come to the U.S. soon Tesla has released a new, high-performance version of its best-selling Model Y SUV in Europe. The Model Y Performance isn’t available in the U.S. yet, but we expect to see it…
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Final Nissan GT-R Rolls off the Line
Nissan’s supercar-beating coupe has finished an 18-year production run It may return in electric vehicle form The final Nissan GT-R was Midnight Purple — a fitting end for a car unconventional from the moment it first appeared. Nissan yesterday said the company has built its last GT-R after an astonishing…
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Volvo Launches Insurance Agency
Volvo owners can now get their car insurance directly through Volvo. The company last week launched its own insurance agency, Volvo Car Insurance Services. Despite having “car” in the name, the company says it will offer “a broad range of insurance solutions, including auto, home, umbrella, and select specialty products.”…
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2026 Nissan Kicks Starts at $23,925
Nissan’s most affordable SUV will grow slightly more expensive for the 2026 model year, but keep its starting price under $24,000 with delivery fees. The Nissan Kicks received a dramatic makeover for the 2025 model year, with a new look that thoroughly increased its appeal. The subcompact Nissan Kicks gained…
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Chrysler Unveils Overland Minivan Concept
The Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept is a lifted off-road minivan prepped for camping Chrysler’s future is open to a blank page. One of the oldest, most storied American automakers, the brand has let its lineup dwindle to just a single minivan (though the company pretends it’s two – the…
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Audi Hikes Most Prices, Adds Free Maintenance
Audi has raised prices across most of its lineup for 2026 The automaker is throwing in three years of pre-paid maintenance on all 2026 models Audi has increased prices across much of its range of vehicles for 2026, with price hikes ranging from $800 to $4,100 depending on model and…
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Federal EV Charger Funds Flowing Again
After a court order, the Trump administration will resume using federal funds to build electric vehicle (EV) chargers The nation’s EV charging network has been growing without federal help The Trump administration will resume sending federal funds to states so they can build out the nation’s electric vehicle (EV) charging…
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Infiniti to Show New QX65, QX80 Concepts
Infiniti is set to preview three potential new products this week. The luxury division of Nissan will use this week’s Monterey Car Week events to show off three designs. One is likely a preview of the next QX65 midsize SUV coupe. We’ve already seen it in shadowy teaser photos. The…
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Auto Credit Access Improved in July
It grew easier for most Americans to qualify for a car loan last month But lenders approved fewer subprime loans for borrowers with credit scores under 620 Lenders approved more new car loans in July, and asked for the lowest down payments they’ve accepted since November of 2022. Kelley Blue…
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Driving the 2025 Cadillac Optiq
Every car shopper has a list of rational requirements their superego puts together, as well as a subconsciously understood well of irrational pangs that come straight from the id. Nearly every automaker can satisfy the first. The second is why we don’t all drive the same two or three vehicles.…
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Driving the 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe strikes me as one of the oddest cars built today. It’s close to the least expensive vehicle BMW makes (a base model X1 or X2 SUV undercuts it by a trivial amount). And it’s fairly un-BMW-like. List its attributes: a compact 4-door sedan body,…
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Driving the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid
The Subaru Forester has an incredibly loyal fanbase and an easy-to-understand position in the automotive world. It hits a sweet spot of capability and price. It’s an affordable way to get one of the more respected all-wheel drive (AWD) systems on the market. It’s a pleasant family car for your…
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EV Sales Slowing, but Not as Fast as Overall Car Sales
EVs made up a higher percentage of America’s car purchases in June than in May Sales slowed, but the overall market slowed more Electric vehicles made up 6.9% of the new cars Americans bought in May. In June, that figure grew to 8%. We didn’t buy more EVs last month.…
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Experiencing the 2025 Acura Integra Type S
A manual transmission in a luxury car is a rare thing. Yes, BMW offers a stick shift with its M2, M3 and M4 cars. And the Acura Integra isn’t exactly the epitome of premium plushness, as it’s based on the Honda Civic. Even so, the 2025 Integra Type S is…
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Polestar 2 Recalled Over Brake Issue
Polestar has recalled just two Polestar 2 sedans from model years 2021-2025 because a software update can cause their brakes to fail under very specific conditions. The company tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the problem occurs when a driver engages one-pedal driving mode and then coasts…
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2026 Subaru Crosstrek Starts at $28,415
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek loses its weak base engine and sees just a small price hike When KBB expert test driver Russ Heaps reviewed the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek, he didn’t find much to complain about. His sole major critique of the little off-road wagon-like SUV read, “bland base engine.” Russ…
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Study: Lexus, Nissan Top Initial Quality Study
J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study found that Lexus and Nissan build cars with the fewest early problems Lexus wins often; Nissan’s victory is a surprise Lexus and Nissan make the highest-quality new cars, according to a new study. J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study asks drivers to cite the problems…
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Chrysler Recalls Minivans with Faulty Backup Cameras
Chrysler issued a recall covering just 140 Pacifica and Voyager minivans from model year 2023 because their rearview cameras may not display an image. Chrysler told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) the problem is physical, not software-related. Some cameras were built with a missing internal connection. The company…
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Dodge Recalls Electric Charger Over Missing Warning Sounds
Dodge issued a recall for 8,390 Charger Daytona electric muscle cars from model years 2024-2025 because they don’t emit sounds required to warn pedestrians of their presence. Electric vehicles (EVs) can be exceptionally quiet. Federal law requires them to emit sounds to warn pedestrians they’re present. But Dodge says some…
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Re-Recall: Ford, Lincoln Need to Fix Expedition, Navigator SUVs Again
Ford and its Lincoln luxury marque have issued a second recall for an old problem affecting 426 Navigator and Expedition SUVs from model year 2020. The companies recalled about 25,000 SUVs in 2020 to fix a software problem that could keep some Pre-Collision Assist safety features from working properly. Dealers…
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Kia Recalls K5 Over Parking Light Issue
Kia has recalled 82,281 K5 sedans from model year 2025 because their parking lights may not function properly. Kia tells federal safety regulators that, due to a software problem, if drivers activate their turn signals while the headlights are on, the parking lights blink. Because the problem is software-related, dealers…
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Chevrolet Cancels Rear-Wheel-Drive Version of Blazer EV
Chevrolet has canceled the only rear-wheel-drive version of its Blazer EV for 2026 Front- and all-wheel-drive versions are still available The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer electric vehicle (EV) is a lineup by itself. It’s one of the few vehicles in automotive history offered in front-wheel drive (FWD), rear-wheel drive (RWD), or…
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Tesla Recalls Model Y Over Blocked Wiper Nozzles
Tesla has recalled 172 Model Y SUVs from model year 2026 because they may be unable to wash their windshields. The company tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that Model Y SUVs built between April 15 and April 20 of this year may have defective hoses feeding windshield…
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2026 Nissan Leaf Thoroughly Reinvented
The 2025 Nissan Leaf is an aging hatchback known for its low price, frumpy looks, and limited range The 2026 Nissan Leaf is all-new, with sleek SUV-like styling, much better range, and unknown price The Nissan Leaf will get one of the most dramatic makeovers in automotive history for the…
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Mercedes Recalls GLC Over Headlight Aiming
Mercedes has recalled 127 GLC SUVs from model year 2023 because their headlights can be aimed horizontally – something owners aren’t supposed to be able to do. Mercedes reports that some GLC models left the factory missing a cover that prevents anyone from adjusting the headlights horizontally. Dealers will inspect…
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Mazda Recalls 171,000 Vehicles Over Inactive Airbags
Mazda has recalled 171,412 vehicles because their airbags may fail in a rare circumstance. Affected models include some, but not all, examples of the: Mazda tells federal safety officials that, if an owner leaves the ignition switch in the on position without starting the car until the battery is drained,…
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Trump Signs Measure to Block California Gas Car Ban
In 2022, California passed a rule that would ban the sale of new gas cars in the state after 2035 President Trump has signed a resolution that would block the move Legal experts say the block may not hold up in court President Trump signed a resolution meant to block…
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Trump Threatens Higher Car Tariffs
President Trump on Thursday threatened to raise tariffs on new cars higher than the current 25% The president said the move could bring new auto plants to the U.S. Automakers make decisions on building new plants on very long time scales President Trump on Thursday threatened to increase tariffs on…
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CPO Spotlight: 2022 Kia Forte
Quick Facts 2022 Kia Forte original starting price: $20,185, including a $1,095 destination fee Class: Compact car Seating capacity: 5 Fuel economy: 35 mpg combined Used 2022 Kia Forte Prices The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location,…
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Chevy Bolt Returning for 2027
Chevy will bring the Bolt name back for 2027 Details are scarce, but we expect another inexpensive electric hatchback The Chevrolet Bolt will return to the market for the 2027 model year. Parent company General Motors buried that news in a press release about plans for new factories this week.…
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2026 BMW XM Comes in Single, Powerful Trim
BMW will sell just one trim level of its XM plug-in hybrid SUV in 2026 It’s still “the most powerful road vehicle ever produced by BMW M” The BMW XM is just weird. Fantastic, in its way. But weird. For 2026, it will get a little easier to understand. The…
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New Car Prices Stayed Almost Flat in May
The average new car transaction price was $12 less in May than in April Dealers are trying to blunt the impact of tariffs on shoppers, but it can’t last forever The average new car buyer paid $48,799 in May, $12 less than April’s revised transaction price, according to Kelley Blue…
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Access to Auto Credit Improves Modestly
Lenders approved more car loan applications in May The proportion of borrowers with negative equity grew — a bad sign amid good news It grew slightly easier for borrowers to find a new car loan in May. The Dealertrack Credit Availability Index tracks how difficult it is to qualify for…
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Apple CarPlay to Get Free Upgrades
Apple announced upgrades to CarPlay at its WWDC 2025 event Includes new look, way to take calls without blocking directions Apple fans and developers gathered this week for the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference, where it unveils product updates. This year’s big story is a new look interface Apple calls Liquid…
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Rare Earth Mineral Fight Disrupting Car Production
Carmakers use rare earth minerals in many parts; most come from China China is restricting exports as part of the growing trade war That could pause car factories worldwide Last month, Ford paused production of its popular Explorer SUV because a factory ran out of tiny magnets. A week later,…
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Cadillac to Launch High-Performance Optiq-V for 2026
Cadillac will launch a high-performance version of its Optiq compact SUV for 2026 Cadillac’s V-Series cars are faster, pricier versions The Optiq is a new, all-electric compact SUV The Cadillac Optiq is so new you may not have seen one on the road yet. But the company is already launching…
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Ford Salutes the Fox Body With Retro Mustang Package
Ford will offer a new FX Package on the 2026 Mustang It’s inspired by the boxy Fox Body Mustangs built from 1979 to 1993 We’re here to tell ya ‘little story ‘bout a 5.0 and how all things are forgiven in time, even that. Vanilla Ice is back in music,…
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Power Steering Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Quick Facts About Power Steering Power steering reduces the effort needed to turn the wheel, making driving safer and easier. Regularly checking and maintaining fluid levels helps prevent power steering problems and costly repairs. Electric power steering is common in modern cars, offering less maintenance and enabling advanced driver-assist features.…
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A Look Inside the 2025 Kia Telluride
The spacious, well-equipped, affordable 2025 Kia Telluride offers amazing value, ranking among the top choices in its segment. With three rows of seating for up to eight passengers, plus good looks, lots of tech, and the industry’s best warranty, it’s easy to see why the Telluride won our Best 3-Row…
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Recall: Ford Bronco Backup Cameras Don’t Turn Off
Ford has recalled 12,219 Bronco SUVs from model years 2021-2022 because their backup cameras may not turn off when drivers shift out of reverse. Ford recalled more than 47,000 Broncos in 2022 due to the same issue. Dealers fixed most of them with a software update. However, the company has…
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AAA: EV Interest at 6-Year Low
Only 16% of Americans call themselves “likely” or “very likely” to buy an EV in a new survey It’s the lowest figure AAA has seen since 2019 Americans have more electric cars to choose from than ever before. Increasingly, they don’t plan to choose them. A new study from AAA…
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Ford Recalls Half Million Explorer SUVs Over Detaching Trim
Ford has recalled 492,145 Explorer SUVs from model years 2016-2017 because a piece of exterior trim can fall off in traffic, creating a hazard for other drivers. Car designers letter the pillars holding a car’s roof from front to back. Ford says the plastic trim surface of the B-pillar –…
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Report: Fewer New Cars Coming
Over the last four years, automakers introduced more than 200 new cars In the next four, a new report says, they’ll show off just 159 Insiders blame tariffs, regulatory changes, and an uncertain EV market The auto industry is slowing down. Amid tariff turmoil, major changes to U.S. regulations, and…
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Polestar 4 – the Car With no Rear Window – Starts at $57,800
People may someday speak of the 2026 Polestar 4 as a wild success — a sporty blend of coupe and SUV with a sophisticated Euro attitude, brisk all-electric acceleration, and a design that takes chances. Or they may speak of it as an oddball with no clear segment and no…
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That Thing’s (Still) Got a Hemi: Ram Brings V8 Back
Ram is bringing back its famous Hemi V8 engine after removing it from the company’s 2025 trucks The 5.7-liter version is back, but not (yet) larger supercharged versions The Hemi will be a $1,200 option on many Ram 1500 trim levels Coming Back as a $1,200 Option and a ‘Protest’…
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Mercedes Recalls SUVs Over Detaching Mirrors
Mercedes-Benz has recalled just 26 SUVs because their rearview mirrors, which may include screens for the rearview cameras, can fall off. Recalled models include a few examples each of the: The company tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that “the bonding of the multipurpose camera and/or the interior…
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Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator Recalled Over Frame Issue
Ford and its Lincoln luxury marque have recalled 206 midsize SUVs because they may have a loose frame bolt. That, the company says, “may affect crash performance, increasing the risk of injury.” Recalled models include some, but not all, examples of the: The company tells federal safety officials that one…
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Ford Recalls F-150 Lightning Trucks Over Steering Separation
Ford has recalled 29,501 F-150 Lightning pickups from model years 2024-2025 because a critical steering component can fail. That could cause a driver to lose control of a vehicle. Ford tells federal safety officials that as few as 1% of the trucks “may have an improperly torqued nut on the…
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Volkswagen to Restore Bus That (Mostly) Survived Wildfires
Most cars are transportation. But a few are something more. We invest them with meaning. We see them as symbols. Usually, just one owner or a family comes to see a car as a metaphor. But once in a while, a car holds emotional meaning for millions. Take Azul. Azul…
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Report: BMW M5 Wagon Outselling Sedan
Station wagon lovers have had a rough go of it in the U.S. recently. So we’re delighted to bring them some good news – BMW’s decision to bring the longroof version of its high-performance M5 to the U.S. is paying off. BMWBlog reports that the M5 Touring wagon is outselling…
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2026 Land Rover Defender: New Lights, Larger Screen
Some automakers go for big design changes regularly, and probably should. Others have traditions to honor and should avoid significant image changes. The Land Rover Defender is the latter kind of car. You know what it looks like, and a radical redesign would probably be a disappointment. The company understands…
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AcuraLink Shutting Down for Many 2014-2022 Models
New cars are mobile devices as much as they are mobility. Most automakers now offer whole suites of connection services that let you use a smartphone to lock and unlock your car, start it remotely, monitor its maintenance needs, and even track it if stolen. Until they don’t, that is.…
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Dodge Debuts 4-Door Charger – Kelley Blue Book
Everyone has known it was coming for a long time, but Dodge this week revealed the 4-door version of its new Charger Daytona muscle car. Dodge sells the Charger in many forms now, so it will take a moment to clarify what you can buy now and what you can…
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Report: Hyundai Considering 1% Price Hike
As news of hefty new tariffs rocked the auto industry in April, Hyundai pledged to keep prices steady until June 2. June 2 arrives in three days. A new report says the company is mulling an across-the-board price hike to compensate for tariff costs. Bloomberg reports, “The South Korean manufacturer…
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Tariff Confusion After Two Court Rulings
Late Wednesday, a federal trade court found some of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs illegal. A day later, an appeals court granted a temporary stay pausing that ruling while it hears arguments over whether the case was correctly decided. The dueling decisions have left confusion over what, exactly, is currently subject…
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Volvo, Polestar Halt U.S. Production Due to Parts Shortage
Volvo has paused its only U.S. assembly plant, in South Carolina, due to a parts shortage. The factory builds the company’s flagship EX90 electric SUV, as well as the Polestar 3, an SUV sold by all-electric automaker and Volvo affiliate Polestar. Industry publication Automotive News reports that the facility “has…
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Despite Tariffs, VW Holds Prices Flat Through June
Volkswagen will not raise prices on new cars in June, the company announced. Hefty tariffs on new cars and the parts used to build them have made both importing cars and building them in the U.S. significantly more expensive this spring. But Volkswagen announced yesterday that it “will continue to…
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Report: Ford Paused Explorer Production Over Magnet Shortage
Tariffs dominate the news for car shoppers, but a trade war has many fronts. The U.S. and China have each made strategic moves in their burgeoning trade war that have nothing to do with tariffs but could interrupt your car shopping. The New York Times reports, “Last week, Ford Motor…
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Car Sales Slowing as Early Tariff Binge Trails Off
When news of new car tariffs hit, Americans rushed to car dealerships to buy the last cars imported at pre-tariff prices. That has come to an end. Many dealerships still have plenty of pre-tariff inventory, and price increases have been modest so far. But the early tariff car buying binge…
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2026 BMW M2 CS: Lighter, More Powerful, Pricey
Only a unique sort of person is willing to spend 2.5 times the price of a base model car for an extremely high-performance version of it. But that sort of person knows where to go. And their local BMW dealership always has an answer for them. Today, the automaker debuted…
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Report: Compact Toyota Pickup Coming
Toyota was once known for tough little trucks at reasonable prices, often simply sold under the name “Toyota Pickup” in the U.S. The compact Toyota pickup will make a comeback, according to a new report. Compact Trucks a Growing Segment A common stereotype says that Americans love nothing more than…
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Americans Bought Fewer EVs in April
Electric vehicles (EVs) made up just 6.9% of the new cars Americans bought in April as the EV market faced economic and policy challenges. Kelley Blue Book parent company Cox Automotive reports that Americans bought 100,495 new electric cars last month. That’s about 7,000 fewer than in March. Related: Is…
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CPO Spotlight: 2022 Acura RDX
Acura RDX Quick Facts Original starting price: $41,795, including a $1,045 destination fee Class: Luxury compact SUV Seating capacity: 5 Fuel economy: 24 mpg combined Used 2022 Acura RDX Prices The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location,…
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CPO Spotlight: 2022 Ram 1500
Ram 1500 Quick Facts Original starting price: $37,750 (including a $1,795 destination fee) Class: Full-Size Truck Seating capacity: 6 Fuel economy: 26 mpg Used 2022 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Prices $48,491 TBD $48,780 TBD $50,175 TBD $53,995 TBD $53,695 TBD $55,155 TBD $54,490 TBD $60,115 TBD $61,910 TBD $60,665 TBD $68,770…
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CPO Spotlight: 2022 Acura TLX
Quick Facts Original starting price: $39,995 (including $1,095 destination charge) Class: Compact luxury sedan Seating capacity: 5 Fuel economy: 25 mpg combined Used 2022 Acura TLX Prices The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The…
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CPO Spotlight: 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric
Quick Facts Original starting price: $35,295 (including $1,185 delivery fee) Class: Subcompact SUV EV Seating: 5 Fuel economy: 132 MPGe city/108 MPGe highway/120 MPGe combined Used 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Prices The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition,…
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Ram Recalls Heavy Duty Trucks Over Shifter Errors
Ram has recalled 778 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks from the 2025 model year because their gear selection displays may not be accurate. All of the recalled trucks have a column-mounted shifter and a 3.5” gauge cluster display. Ram tells federal safety regulators that the PRND selector in the display…
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Ford Recalls Bronco SUVs Over Faulty Child Locks
Ford has recalled 2,002 4-door Bronco SUVs from model year 2024 because child safety locks on their left rear doors may not function. Child safety locks prevent the inner door handle from opening the door, preventing curious toddlers from inadvertently opening the door of a moving car. On some Broncos,…
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Jeep Goes Dark With Affordable Gladiator Dark Sky
The best thing about the Jeep Gladiator isn’t the impressive off-road skills. They’re impressive, but you can get just as far off the blacktop in a similarly sized Toyota Tacoma or a Rivian R1T. The best thing about the Jeep Gladiator is the ability to take the top off. No…
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Gets Trail Boss
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV is a stunningly capable electric truck, with a maximum range of 492 miles and towing capacity up to 12,500 pounds. Those numbers beat the Ford F-150 Lightning and Tesla Cybertruck. But Chevrolet has introduced it slowly, introducing new trim levels one by one instead of…
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CPO Spotlight: 2022 Honda Accord
2022 Honda Accord Quick Facts Original starting price: $27,615, including a $1,015 destination fee Class: Midsize Cars Seating capacity: 5 Fuel economy: 33 mpg combined Used 2022 Honda Accord Prices The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location,…
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Survey: Car Dealers Worried Long-Term
Car dealers may have had a very good last two months, but they’re worried about the future. A major survey of dealer attitudes finds the majority more pessimistic about their business than they were in the first quarter of the year. Why You Should Care Kelley Blue Book’s parent company,…
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2026 Honda CR-V Starts at $32,315
The updated 2026 Honda CR-V’s entry price will be just $820 higher than that of the 2025 model it replaces. However, the new TrailSport off-road model will come at a significant premium, starting at over $40,000. Honda’s best-selling vehicle, the CR-V compact SUV gets a styling refresh and a cabin tech…
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Toyota Warns: Tariff-Related Price Hikes Likely
A key Toyota executive warns that price increases are growing more likely as unprecedented tariffs rock the auto industry. To date, Toyota has not raised sticker prices to compensate for the new tariffs. However, Toyota Motor North America Chief Operating Officer Mark Templin told Ward’s Auto this week that the…
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All-New 2026 Toyota RAV4 Comes in Many Styles — Hybrid-Only
Toyota will release an all-new version of its best-selling RAV4 SUV for model year 2026, available as a hybrid or a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The automaker today revealed a fully redesigned RAV4, the sixth generation to wear the name. It wears a rugged look and offers sporty and off-road trims…
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2026 Lexus RZ – an EV That Shifts
The 2026 Lexus RZ will have more power, greater range, and faster charging speeds than the 2025 model it replaces. It will also give drivers a tactile experience missing from other electric vehicles (EVs) — the ability to shift gears, albeit virtually. If this sounds familiar, it’s because we told…
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Audi Cancels Q8 e-tron, Sportback
Audi has stopped building its flagship electric SUV. Company officials confirmed to multiple media outlets today that a Brussels factory has already stopped building the Q8 e-tron and its sportier Q8 e-tron Sportback derivative. But the brand won’t go long without a top-of-the-line electric vehicle (EV). An Audi spokesperson told…
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Average Used Car Price Rising, Sales Slowing
The average used car buyer paid $25,547 in April, up $367 from March’s total. The increase may be related to new tariffs driving up the prices of new cars. An increase in new car prices can drive up used car prices, sending would-be new car buyers to the used lot…
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Bed Liner: What to Consider for Your Truck
Quick Facts About Truck Bed Liners A bed liner protects a truck’s cargo space against scratches and dents. The most affordable bed liners cost less than $100. Truck bed liner materials can be rubber, carpet, plastic, or polyurethane. More than a few of today’s pickup trucks will never be drafted…
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Let’s Take a Look Inside the 2025 Honda Pilot
With good looks, a plethora of technology, and three rows of seating, the Honda Pilot is just what the doctor ordered for scores of families. Not only does it have plenty of room, it offers an abundance of power courtesy of its 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine that produces 285 horsepower and…
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Audi Recalls Q5, Q5 Sportback Over Oil Leak
Audi has recalled 89,417 Q5 and Q5 Sportback SUVs from model years 2022-2024 because of an oil leak that could lead to a vehicle fire. The company tells federal safety officials that cylinder head cover screws in their engines can loosen over time, letting oil seep out. If oil comes…
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Toyota’s 2026 Signature TRD Pro Color Is an Icy Blue
The automotive world is full of secret signals. You’re fine never knowing them. But if you’re the type to take a highway cloverleaf a little faster than strictly necessary just to feel the wheels grip, they make a road trip more fun. You can enjoy passing a rare trim level…
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Inventory of New Cars Shrinking as Tariffs Bite
America’s automakers used to have an inventory glut. It’s gone. The average brand entered May with fewer cars in stock than traditional industry guidelines tell them to keep. News of auto industry tariffs sent Americans flocking to sales lots in March and April to buy the last cars imported at…
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Volvo EX90 Sensors Can Fry Your Phone Camera (It’s Not Likely)
A viral video has car lovers discussing a unique new problem, but it’s not something you likely need to worry about. A new type of sensor, the video shows, can damage your phone’s camera if you’re not careful. It’s called a lidar sensor — short for light detection and ranging…
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2026 GMC Hummer EV Gets (Gulp) Quicker
“The problem with the GMC Hummer EV is that it’s just not capable enough.” “Sure, it weighs about as much as three midsize cars and leaps from zero to 60 mph in three seconds (faster than a Porsche 911 Carrera). But can’t America do better?” This, apparently, is a conversation…
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After Years of Improvement, New Cars Grew Harder to Afford in April
It’s been getting easier for Americans to buy a new car all year. That is over. There are many ways to measure affordability. Prices are one way – the average new car sold for $48,699 in April. But we think time is a better measure. Few Americans can afford to buy…
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Government Scraps Penalty for Misleading Car Loans
A federal agency charged with protecting consumers from predatory financial products on Monday scrapped a $60 million settlement designed to punish Toyota’s lending arm for overcharging borrowers. Reuters reports, “According to an order canceling the Toyota settlement, the CFPB specifically waived requirements that Toyota pay tens of millions of dollars…
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Report: Fiat 500 Getting a Hybrid Option
The poor 2025 Fiat 500e may be the biggest punching bag in the automotive world this year. One of Europe’s most recognizable cars, some version of the Fiat 500 has been for sale somewhere in the world most of the time since 1957. The company resurrected its icon most recently…
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Let’s Take a Look Inside the 2025 Honda Passport
Since 2019, this generation of the Honda Passport has delivered rock-solid performance, good looks, leading technology, and even some off-road capability. However, with the all-new 2026 models already on dealer lots, this year’s model may present an opportunity. The current model is motivated by a 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine that produces…
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EPA Head Wants Start/Stop Tech out of Cars
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has a new target: the start/stop technology that shuts off some cars’ engines at stoplights. In a post on X, the social media network formerly known as Twitter, Zeldin on Monday said the EPA is “fixing” start/stop tech because “everyone hates it.” Start/stop technology: where your…
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2025 Hyundai Palisade Recalled Over Fire Risk
Hyundai has issued a recall for 620 units of its 2025 Palisade SUV because an oil pump problem can trigger a vehicle fire. “Owners can continue driving these vehicles,” Hyundai says, but the company “recommends parking their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed.” Hyundai…
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Mixed News on Applying for a Car Loan
Auto lenders approved more loans in April than in March despite growing economic uncertainty and the arrival of new tariffs. But they were less likely to extend loans to those with lower credit scores. The Dealertrack Credit Availability Index tracks how difficult it is to qualify for all types of…
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10 Best Used Convertibles Under $25,000
Nothing says summer road trip like a convertible, and now is a great time to be in the market for a used drop-top. Why? Because the selection of affordable convertibles is truly remarkable these days. From small and light sports convertibles to beefy muscle cars to luxury cars, there’s something…
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Volvo Recalls More Than 400,000 Vehicles Over Backup Cameras
Volvo has recalled 413,151 vehicles equipped with Google built-in infotainment systems because their backup cameras may not display an image. Recalled models include the: The company tells federal safety officials that a software conflict can prevent the image from showing. Drivers instead see a “camera is temporarily not available” message.…
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Ford Recalls Just 3 F-150 Lightning Trucks Over Fire Risk
Ford has announced a recall covering just three examples of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup from model year 2023. Ford tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “Affected vehicles may have one or more missing or loose retention nuts on the high voltage battery junction box bus bars in…
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Report: Tesla Kills Cybertruck Range Extender, Offers Refunds
In a move rumored since early last month, Tesla appears to have ended plans to build a range-boosting second battery for its Cybertruck pickup. Electrek reports that Cybertruck owners have begun receiving refunds for the battery booster. An email accompanying the refund explains, “We are no longer planning to sell…
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Jeep Teases Refreshed 2026 Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is due for an update, though not a complete redesign, for the 2026 model year. Jeep’s best-seller and one of the 15 best-selling vehicles in America, the Grand Cherokee will see an exterior nip-and-tuck and some updated interior tech. Jeep hasn’t released details, but sent on…
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Deal May Temporarily Lower Tariff on British Cars
The United States and the United Kingdom have agreed to the framework of a deal that will allow 100,000 British-made cars into the U.S. at a 10% tariff rate instead of the 25% paid by most of the world. Details of the deal remain murky. The New York Times explains,…
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Mitsubishi to Launch EV Next Summer
Nearly every automaker now sells at least one electric vehicle (EV) in the U.S. But one early EV pioneer is conspicuously absent. Mitsubishi dealers have nothing all-electric on their sales lots. That fact is all the more surprising when you remember that Mitsu dealers had an EV to sell as…
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2026 Corvette Gets New Interior, Tech Upgrades
The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette will be half new. Chevrolet will keep the body and most of the mechanical aspects of its flagship sports car the same for the new model year. But Corvette fans will see an all-new interior. Automakers usually redesign a car every five to seven years and…
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Ford Increases Some Prices Due to Tariffs
Ford has raised prices on its Maverick pickup, Bronco Sport SUV, and Mustang Mach-E electric SUV to compensate for costs added by new tariffs, Reuters reports. Citing “a notice sent to dealers,” Reuters explains that each price “will increase as much as $2,000.” Ford imports all three models from Mexico.…
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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs. 2025 Ford Explorer Comparison
The Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee both trace their lineage back to the early 1990s. Since then, both nameplates have evolved into modern, high-tech family haulers that can seat up to seven. While every Ford Explorer has 3-row seating, it’s the Jeep Grand Cherokee L that adds the extra…
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Next Jeep Compass Comes as Hybrid, Plug-in, or EV
Update: Car and Driver reports that Jeep has paused plans to bring the next-generation Compass to the U.S. in what is likely a tariff-related decision. A company spokesperson says, “Stellantis continues to reassess its product strategy in North America to ensure it is offering customers a range of vehicles with…
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Driving the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
I’m taking a long hairpin to the left, followed by a quick snap back to the right and a sudden climb up about 300 feet with a view of a long cascading stream to the right. The weather is perfect. My ride here is no sports car, but it’s handling…
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Car Dealer Junk Fee Ban Officially Dead
Document fees. Added costs for nitrogen in tires. Useless extended warranties. Bait-and-switch advertised prices for cars that the dealership never intended to honor. They’re all back and here to stay, as the federal government declined last week to defend a rule banning many questionable car sales practices. Industry publication Automotive…
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Car Parts Tariffs Now in Effect: What it Means
New tariffs on car parts began Saturday and are expected to further push up new car prices. The parts tariffs were announced in March as one of three separate rounds of tariffs applying to new cars. But the three rounds were staggered, with this set implemented last. The White House…
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Acura Recalls MDX a Second Time Over Lighting Failure
Acura has recalled 152,800 MDX SUVs from model years 2014-2020 because all of the lights on the rear of the vehicle, inside and out, can go dark at once. For many of the vehicles, this is the second recall over this same issue. Acura tells the National Highway Traffic Safety…
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Volkswagen Recalls ID. Buzz Because Seats Are Too Wide
Volkswagen has recalled 5,637 ID. Buzz electric vans from model year 2005 — likely every model sold so far — for a highly unusual reason: The rear seats are too wide. Federal law specifies minimum and maximum widths for car seats. The Buzz’s third row is designed to seat two…
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U.S. House Moves to Block California’s 2035 EV-Only Rule
On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to block the state of California from banning the sale of new gas-powered cars in 2035. The question now moves to the Senate. Analysts believe it may not pass there because of questions about whether the House’s move is legal. How the…
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Analysis: Softened Tariffs Will Still Increase Car Prices
The White House this week softened tariffs pushing up the price of every new car in America. A new analysis says the move will not bring prices down, but may slow their rise. Michigan-based Anderson Economic Group (AEG) studies the auto industry and is known for somewhat conservative analyses of…
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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Starts Around $60K, Rebate Eligible
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 3-row electric SUV will not be the most expensive item on the Hyundai sales lot, but only because the high-performance Ioniq 5 N exists. Hyundai’s big family-hauling electric vehicle (EV) will start at $60,555, including a mandatory $1,600 destination fee, the company has announced. But,…
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First Drive: 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale
Game Theory I’ve just driven the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale. I’m going to tell you everything I like about it. And then we’re going to play a game. Starting at Square One, the Tonale is a subcompact luxury SUV. When it first came out, the only drivetrain was a plug-in…
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2025 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2025 Chevrolet Equinox Comparison
The Mitsubishi Outlander and Chevy Equinox are similar in some ways and very different in others. The Equinox fits perfectly in the compact SUV class, while the 3-row Outlander straddles the line between compact and midsize, but they have almost the same starting price. Since these two SUVs have different…
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Automakers: We Have No Idea What to Expect This Year
Automakers are increasingly throwing up their hands and admitting that they have no idea what to expect from this year as constantly-shifting tariffs roil their industry. Corporations routinely issue guidance telling investors how they expect their businesses to perform over the next year. In the last 24 hours, five major…
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Mercedes Recalls Some Cars for Second Time Over Fuses
Mercedes-Benz has recalled 409 cars for a second time because they may have been repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall. Recalled models include some, but not all, examples of the: In 2024, Mercedes recalled about 32,000 vehicles to fix a fuse problem that could cause them to lose power. The…
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Tariffs: Nissan, Stellantis Make Production Changes
Automakers continue to shift production plans in response to aggressive new car tariffs. But they’re running up against the limits of an industry that makes long-term plans and can’t change them quickly. Nissan Spins Up Rogue Production Industry publication Automotive News reports, “Nissan will boost U.S. production of its best-selling…
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BMW Recalls X3 SUVs Over Damaged Brake Discs
BMW has recalled just 26 X3 SUVs from model year 2025 because their front brake discs may have been damaged during transport. The company tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the brake discs may have suffered “damage in the form of heavy marks or cuts to the…
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Survey: 2 in 5 Tesla Owners Report Vandalism
Owning a Tesla is becoming a stressful proposition. In a new study, over 40% of Tesla owners report that their car has been vandalized, and a third are considering getting rid of the vehicle within the next year. The study comes from Guardian Service, a company that helps consumers find…
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2025 Subaru Forester vs. 2025 Mazda CX-5 Comparison
Compact crossovers continue to gain traction with the public due to their flexibility and capability. Two of the best examples are the 2025 Subaru Forester and the 2025 Mazda CX-5. These rivals also battle against the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson, and Kia Sportage, to name only…
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Reports: White House Considers Easing Some Car Tariffs
Historic tariffs, in place for less than a month, have begun to raise the prices of new and used cars. A second set of tariffs, which affects car parts, threatens to increase the effect in May. New reports say the White House is having second thoughts. The reports emerged first…
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Ford Recalls Transit Vans to Fix Rearview Cameras Again
Ford has reissued an old recall, asking owners of 4,625 Transit vans from model years 2022-2023 to bring them back in for a second attempt to repair faulty rearview cameras. Ford recalled nearly 170,000 vehicles in 2023 because of several issues that could keep their rearview cameras from displaying an…
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Mercedes Recalls Some E-Class Cars for Wiring Problem
Mercedes-Benz has recalled just 14 E-Class sedans and wagons from model year 2024 because a wiring problem poses a fire risk. All of the recalled models have a 48-volt mild hybrid system. Mercedes tells federal safety regulators that a wiring harness in the system “might not be secured correctly to…
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Maserati Recalls GranTurismo Over Missing Tire Labels
Maserati has recalled 21 GranTurismo coupes from model year 2024 because their tire labels can detach from the driver’s side door pillar. Without a label, owners may not know how much weight their car can carry, and could overload it. Why such a small number of affected cars? Because Maserati…
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Recall Alert: Dodge Hornet, Alfa Romeo Tonale
Stellantis has issued a recall for 48,494 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale SUVs from model years 2023-2025 because their backup cameras may not show an image. The company tells federal safety officials that the vehicles may have one or both of two problems: a software defect or improper soldering…
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The 2025 Buick Enclave: Who Is This Car For?
The 2025 Buick Enclave is a midsize 3-row SUV that falls somewhere between mainstream and luxury in terms of both quality and price. A close relative of the Chevy Traverse and GMC Acadia, the Buick Enclave has all of the daily practicality of its GM stablemates but with a touch…
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Bezos-Funded Slate Launches Small Electric Truck
Meet the Amazon Basics pickup. Slate Auto, a new Michigan-based startup partly funded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, today launched a compact electric truck with a target price under $20,000 (after federal EV incentives). Slate’s first product, the creatively named Slate Truck, is as bare bones as transportation gets in…
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Driving the 2025 Audi SQ7
Our idea of luxury changes regularly. What qualifies as indulgent and fashionable in one moment can shift in the next. These cycles seem to be speeding up every year. That doesn’t always work out in our favor. Fine dining near my Washington, D.C.-area home, for instance, now means tasting menus…
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Cadillac Recalls Some Lyriq SUVs Over Loose Stabilizer Bar
Cadillac has issued a recall for just 17 Lyriq SUVs from model years 2023-2025 because a loosely-attached stabilizer bar can separate from the frame. Today’s car factories are mostly automated, with many tasks performed by robotic tools instead of people. Cadillac says “an error in the software logic” of the…
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2026 Audi A6 Gets Crisp Look, Simpler Cabin
The Audi A6 has always been an excellent luxury sedan, but in recent years, it has been an easily forgettable one. The BMW 5 Series takes up a lot of the oxygen in the midsize luxury sedan market with its track-car-dressed-for-a-meeting attitude. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class gets all the points for…
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Tariffs: Nissan Reportedly Locks in Pricing for May
Nissan has reportedly joined a raft of automakers promising to keep new car prices steady through May despite tariffs raising the cost they pay to bring cars to the U.S. for sale. Industry publication Automotive News reports that the company “told dealers it won’t raise prices to account for tariffs…
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Driving the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS
The invitation would have seemed absurd five years ago. But things like this are getting routine now. Chevrolet asked me to come to a race track in early April to drive a midsize family SUV at speed through corners designed with exotic cars in mind. Welcome to the electric vehicle…
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Wholesale Used Car Prices Climbing in Early Tariff Price Sign
The wholesale prices dealers pay for the cars they later sell have been falling for much of 2025, but that appears to be over. In a likely early sign of tariff impacts, they rose in the first half of April. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index tracks the prices that…
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The 2025 Nissan Sentra: Who Is This Car For?
The Nissan Sentra has been a stalwart in the compact car class since the early ’80s, and it has a consistent reputation for good value. Whether you’re shopping for your first new car or you just need reasonably priced transportation, compact cars like the Sentra and its chief rivals, namely…
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Audi Recalls Q6 e-tron, SQ6 e-tron for Fuzzy Camera Image
Audi has issued a recall for 313 Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron SUVs from model year 2025 because their rearview cameras may show a blurry image. The company tells federal safety officials that the factory skipped a step – plasma cleaning of the cameras – during production. That may have…
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Kia Reveals 2026 K4 in Hatchback Form
As automakers have increasingly focused their energy on SUV shoppers, Americans have found themselves with fewer options outside the SUV classes. We particularly miss the variety of hatchbacks on offer a decade or more ago. Compact sedans are great, and we’ve enjoyed the Kia K4. But a hatchback version of…
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2026 Kia EV4 Is a Sedan, a Hatchback — a Car?
Categories are sometimes helpful. But they’re often boring. Some of the most interesting things in the world, and the most useful, are the ones that straddle the lines. For the 2026 model year, Kia will bring an all-new electric vehicle (EV) to the United States that is a little hard…
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Porsche Recalls Taycan Sedans That Deactivate Airbags
Porsche has recalled 9,735 Taycan sedans from model years 2022-2023 because they can inadvertently deactivate the passenger’s side airbag. Today’s airbags help keep adults safer in an accident, but can injure children. That’s why the safest place for children is in the back seat. However, most cars also have a…
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2025 Cadillac CT5 vs. 2025 Cadillac CT4 Comparison
Most of the time, we compare cars from different manufacturers. With the 2025 Cadillac CT5 and 2025 Cadillac CT4, we’re studying sedans made by the same company. The difference here is size. The CT5 is a midsize luxury car, the CT4 is its compact stablemate. Choosing between the two could…
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2026 Hyundai Palisade Gets Hybrid Option, Handsome Look
It has never made much sense that the Hyundai Palisade plays second fiddle in sales while the Kia Telluride takes first chair violin. The two share a platform, many parts, and most of their specifications, but little is distinctive about the Palisade to win attention. Hoo boy, is that about…
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Tariffs: VW to Keep Prices Flat Through May
Volkswagen joined Hyundai and Genesis in promising to keep prices steady despite steep new tariffs on cars Wednesday. Reuters reports, “German carmaker Volkswagen confirmed it is holding prices steady through May, a similar move to Hyundai Motor, which committed to maintaining sticker prices on its current models through June 2.”…
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The 2025 Toyota Camry: Who Is This Car For?
The 2025 Toyota Camry is a midsize sedan that comes exclusively with a hybrid powertrain. The Camry has long been a standard-bearer in practical family sedans, and an all-new generation upholds that reputation in 2025. This well-balanced sedan is a titan of practicality for its roomy interior, reasonable pricing, excellent…
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Jeep Brings Seven Concepts to Easter Safari
Only a handful of vehicles in automotive history are so distinctive that they spawn a lifestyle and have a following. There may be no better example than the Jeep Wrangler. Once a year, Jeep invites fans to gather in Moab, Utah, for an off-road festival celebrating the Wrangler, its Gladiator…
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2025 Smaller 3-Row SUV Comparison
If you’ve spent any time on any road at any time in the past 20 years, you know SUVs have proliferated like rabbits in spring. It’s little wonder that the variety of choices for today’s SUV shoppers has also increased exponentially. Case in point: Among the legion of compact and…
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Average Used Car Price Starts to Rise
Used car prices had been dropping early in 2025, but that’s over. The average used car was listed for $25,180 in March — up roughly $170 from February. That small increase is likely the first hint of a larger one, the leading edge of a spike in demand driven by…
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Audi Recalls 44,000 Vehicles Over Faulty Displays
Audi has recalled 44,387 vehicles because their digital instrument display can shut down, leaving drivers without speedometers or critical safety warnings. Recalled models include some, but not all, examples of the: Audi tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “Within the virtual cockpit, malfunction of a specific flat cable…
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Amid Tariff Changes, Cars Piling up at Ports
Mitsubishi joined Audi and Land Rover on Friday in holding new cars at ports in response to new car tariffs. A new report says unprocessed cars are beginning to fill up storage lots at U.S. ports, and transportation workers say the backlog of cars could snarl shipping logistics if nothing…
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Tesla Introduces Cheaper, RWD Cybertruck
Tesla has introduced a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive (RWD) version of its Cybertruck electric pickup. The price tag is $72,235, including a mandatory delivery fee ($1,995) and an order fee ($250). That’s $10,000 less than the previous low-end price. The RWD model, known as the Cybertruck Long Range, boasts a range of…
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BMW Recalls 4,400 Over Electrical Problem
BMW has recalled 4,397 vehicles because a loose electrical connection can lead to a loss of power and even trigger a fire. Recalled models include some, but not all, examples of the: BMW tells federal safety regulators that “the power connector component of the starter-generator, which may not have been…
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Recall Alert: 2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid
Ford has issued a recall for 47 units of its 2025 F-150 hybrid pickup because they can lose drive power. Ford tells federal safety officials that factory workers installed one incorrect fuse in a high-voltage junction box. That fuse can blow under normal loads, causing a “sudden loss of motive…
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Average New Car Price Held Steady in Pre-Tariff Sales Surge
As news of tariffs that will raise car prices spread, Americans set out to buy the cars still on dealer lots at pre-tariff prices in March. New car prices held relatively steady during the month, but the nationwide inventory of new cars declined significantly. The average buyer paid $47,962 in…
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Ford Recalls 4,100 Vehicles Over Oil Plug Problem
Ford and its Lincoln luxury brand have recalled 4,163 vehicles because misaligned oil plugs in their engines can cause oil leaks. Recalled models include some, but not all, examples of the: Ford tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the hydraulic press that inserts the plug at the…
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EV Sales Jumped 10% in the First Quarter
Americans bought 10.6% more electric vehicles (EVs) in the first quarter of 2025 than during the same period in 2024, according to Kelley Blue Book data. Roughly 7.5% of all vehicles sold from January to March were electric, up half a percent from last year’s total. The increase came despite…
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New York International Auto Show Opens to Public on April 18
The New York International Auto Show public days run from April 18–27 this year. Tickets are on sale now for $22 for adults (ages 13 and over) and $8 for children (ages 3–12). Manhattan’s Jacob Javits Center hosts the event, featuring new cars from at least 21 major manufacturers. The…
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Report: Volvo S90 Succumbs to Tariffs
Volvo is reportedly nixing its flagship S90 sedan in the U.S. due to the trade war with China. The luxury sedan is among just a handful of vehicles sold in the United States and made in China, and thus, it is affected by President Trump’s tariffs. While the president yesterday…
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2025 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2025 Subaru Outback Comparison
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 and 2025 Subaru Outback are great choices for shoppers who want a safe and comfortable vehicle, along with a wide range of trim levels. Neither the RAV4 nor the Outback have any major updates for 2025. This generation of the RAV4 dates back to the 2019 model…
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2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon Comes to U.S.
There’s a quiet revolution happening on luxury car lots across America, appealing to a small but passionate set of drivers: The high-performance wagon is making a comeback. SUVs might dominate American car sales. But some car lovers prefer the unique combination of SUV-like space and carlike handling only a wagon…
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2025 Hyundai Palisade vs. 2025 Mazda CX-90 Comparison
Midsize 3-row SUVs provide practical transportation for families or just anyone who can benefit from a vehicle with many seats. There’s a lot of variety in this class, with almost every mainstream car brand offering a competitor in the segment. That means buyers have many more options than just the…
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With Tariffs, Used Car Prices Likely to Rise Soon
Car dealers paid less for used cars at auction in March than they did in February. Ordinarily, we’d tell you that means a drop in used car prices is coming soon. But this month is not ordinary. Used car prices have fallen slowly in recent months. We predict future used…
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Amid Tariffs, Some Automakers Pledge Flat Prices (For Now)
Car shoppers, dealers, and automakers have been rattled by aggressive new tariffs that could raise the price of most new cars. No one knows how long they’ll last. But a handful of automakers have now said they’ll keep prices and operations steady, at least in these early days of a…
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Chrysler Recalls Some Pacifica PHEVs Over Brake Issue
Chrysler has recalled just eight units of its 2025 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) minivan because loose front brake calipers can lead to braking and steering problems. The company tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that some Pacifica hybrids “may have been produced with insufficient bolt torque on the…
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2025 Lexus IS vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison
To discerning buyers who prize compactness as highly as comfort in a luxury sedan, you’re likely to consider in your hunt the 2025 Lexus IS and 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, two perennial class favorites. The current generation of the IS may be the more venerable of the two competitors, as Lexus…
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105,000 Fords, Lincolns Recalled Over Seat Belt Issue
Ford and its Lincoln luxury division have recalled 105,322 SUVs over seat belts that may not retract or extend. Recalled models include some, but not all, examples of the: Almost all modern seat belts include a device called a pretensioner that applies tension during a collision to help the seat…
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2026 Toyota GR86 Brings Back Yuzu Yellow
The Toyota GR86 started life as the Scion FR-S back in 2012, then took on the Toyota name when the company folded its inexpensive Scion brand after 2016. It has done a great job carrying on that car’s cheap-sports-car theme. Time behind the wheel of a small, pretty sports car…
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If I Don’t Have a Car, Do I Need Auto Insurance?
Quick Facts About Non-Owner Car Insurance Non-owner car insurance can provide liability coverage in the event of an accident. You should still have insurance coverage if you’re a licensed driver who regularly borrows or rents vehicles. Not all companies offer non-owner insurance policies, so you’ll have to shop around. Nearly…
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2025 Honda Passport vs. 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Comparison
Please pay attention all SUV shoppers looking for a roomy vehicle who don’t need or want a third row of seating. The 2025 Honda Pilot and 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport are based on midsize 3-row SUVs, except they toss out their mechanical siblings’ back row of seats in favor…
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Tariffs Pause Production, Import of Some Cars
President Trump enacted a 25% tariff on new cars imported into the country yesterday, and has promised a matching tariff on imported parts that will raise the prices of even domestically built cars by May 3. Automakers have just begun responding, but their early moves have already stopped the production…
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Car Tariffs Have Begun, but Car Prices Are Still Unclear
President Trump’s 25% tariff on all cars imported into the U.S. began at midnight. Yet, the price of many cars today is far from clear. A combination of uncertainty about the tariffs themselves and the complex structure of car sales in America means prices will more likely be a constantly…
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Plant Closures, New Stickers: Automakers Start Tariff Response
President Trump’s 25% tariff on new cars has been in place for a matter of hours, and already, the automotive industry has started making radical changes. Plant Closures Begin CNBC reports that Stellantis, parent company of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and other brands, “is pausing production at two assembly plants…
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Best Places to Charge Your Electric Car
Quick Facts About Best Places to Charge Electric cars can be charged at home, workplaces, and public charging stations, with home charging being the most common and cost-effective option for EV owners. EV charging has three categories: Level 1 (slowest, using standard wall outlets), Level 2 (faster, often used at…
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Toyota Hybrid Shoppers Facing Long Waits
For much of the past year, many automakers have had too many cars. Toyota has not had this problem. The automaker has carried the tightest supply in the auto industry, with dealers unable to keep some models in stock for long. The problem is growing more severe for hybrid models,…